
Right About Now with Ryan Alford
The #1 Marketing & Business Show on Apple PodcastsWelcome to Right About Now, where real American business gets a megaphone—and the B.S. gets the boot.Hosted by marketing disrupter Ryan Alford—entrepreneur, founder, and the guy brands call when they want attention—this show slices through the noise with uncensored insights, hard-earned wisdom, and straight-up truths from the frontlines of business.Every week, you’ll get two punchy episodes:Tuesday’s Guest Sessions: The real stories behind the rise of celebrity founders, rebel entrepreneurs, and marketing mavericks who actually do the work.Friday’s No B.S. Business Briefing: Real-time takes on what’s happening across business, culture, and tech—filtered through Ryan’s unfiltered lens.Forget the LinkedIn fluff. This is for doers, builders, and dreamers who want results—not recycled soundbites.Business the way it really works. Real people. Real wins. Real screw-ups.No MBA required. Just guts, hustle, and a sense of humor.Subscribe, listen, and get Right About Now.Because business isn’t broken—it’s just been boring & stale. Until now.
Latest episodes

Jun 17, 2022 • 37min
Weekly Marketing and Advertising News, June 17, 2022: R.I.P. Internet Explorer
Welcome back to another episode of The Radcast! In this news episode, Host Ryan Alford and Co-Host Christina Yasi talk about Timbaland and Chobani entering the Metaverse, and TikTok's rising stats!Social Holidays
June 17: National Eat Your Veggies Day
June 18: National Sushi Day, National splurge day
June 19: Juneteenth, Father’s Day
June 21: First day of Summer!, International Yoga day
June 22: National Onion Ring Day, National Chocolate Eclair Day
June 23: National Pink Day
Trends in the Metaverse
Chobani launches intergalactic oat milk race on Roblox
Yes, advertising students are working on Web3
Timberland brings boot innovation to the metaverse with Fortnite island
Victoria’s Secret’s Happy Nation brand launches Roblox hub
Weekly Marketing News
Sour Patch Kids taps Twitch streamers for flavor competition
Edgewell debuts Gen Z-focused skincare brand, Fieldtrip
YouTube Reaches 1.5 Billion Users of Shorts, Its TikTok Rival
Facebook is changing it’s algorithm to take on TikTok
Amazon gets into AR shopping with launch of ‘Virtual Try-On for Shoes’
Bye Bye Internet Explorer
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Jun 14, 2022 • 39min
Rob Luna - Business and Wealth Strategist
Welcome to another episode of The Radcast! This week, Ryan Alford speaks with wealth strategist Rob Luna!Rob Luna offers financial guidance and mentorship through his Wealth Academy. Rob has been featured on CNBC, Fox Business, and the Wall Street Journal. In this weeks episode Rob opens up about his background, his thoughts on the recession, and explains the Three F's business approach.To keep up with Rob Luna, be sure to check out his website robluna.com and give him a follow on instagram and twitter @TheLunaRobIf you enjoyed this episode of The Radcast, let us know by visiting our website www.theradcast.com. Check out www.theradicalformula.com. Like, Share and Subscribe to our YouTube account https://www.youtube.com/c/RadicalHomeofTheRadcast or leave us a review on Apple Podcast. Be sure to keep up with all that’s radical from @ryanalford @radicalresults @the.rad.cast @christinaroseyasi @nick_weaver_
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Jun 10, 2022 • 34min
Weekly Marketing and Advertising News, June 10, 2022:
Welcome back to another episode of The Radcast! In this news episode, Host Ryan Alford and Co-Host Christina Yasi talk about theft in the metaverse, Prada NFT's, and the importance of branding on TikTok!
Report: South Korea to Recruit Companies for Metaverse Content Creation Project - https://news.bitcoin.com/report-south-korea-to-recruit-companies-for-metaverse-content-creation-project/
Thefts, Fraud and Lawsuits at the World’s Biggest NFT Marketplace - https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/06/technology/nft-opensea-theft-fraud.html
Prada plans monthly product, NFT drops - https://www.marketingdive.com/news/prada-plans-monthly-product-nft-drops/624793/
Wonderful Pistachios deploys baby Groot for plant-based protein push - https://www.marketingdive.com/news/wonderful-pistachios-baby-groot-Marvel-Disney-plant-based-protein-push/624929/
Absolut mixes cocktail personalities in biggest campaign in over a decade - https://www.marketingdive.com/news/absolut-world-born-to-mix-global-campaign-CMO/624811/
How Abercrombie & Fitch is using TikTok to reintroduce the brand and ‘reflect back who our consumer is today’ - https://digiday.com/marketing/how-abercrombie-fitch-is-using-tiktok-to-reintroduce-the-brand-and-reflect-back-who-our-consumer-is-today/
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Jun 7, 2022 • 54min
Jay Jay - Influential Speaker and Founder of Ace of Spades
In today's episode, Ryan and Jay Jay talk all things personal branding! Jay Jay shares his background as a magician, and shares some of his business strategies with his PR agency Ace of Spades.If you want to learn more about Jay Jay and Ace of Spades PR, take a look at his website: https://aceofspadesagency.com/ and keep up with him on Instagram @jayjayliveIf you enjoyed this episode of The Radcast, let us know by visiting our website www.theradcast.com. Check out www.theradicalformula.com. Like, Share and Subscribe to our YouTube account https://bit.ly/3iHGk44 or leave us a review on Apple Podcast. Be sure to keep up with all that’s radical from @ryanalford @radical_results @the.rad.cast!
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Jun 3, 2022 • 34min
Weekly Marketing and Advertising News - June 3, 2022: Tamagotchi Children, Griller Time with Miller Light, and Pepsi Pepperoni!
Welcome back to another episode of The Radcast! In this news episode, Host Ryan Alford and Co-Host Christina Yasi talk about the ever expanding Metaverse, as well as Miller Lite and Pepsi's latest campaigns!Here are the biggest headlines in marketing and the metaverse!
Gucci Opens Persistent Digital Space on Roblox
South Korea to Invst $177 Million Directly In Metaverse Platforms
Tamagotchi Kids: Could the Future of Parenthood be Having Virtual Children in the Metaverse?
American Girl Unveils Podcast Network Rooted in the Brand's Characters
Miller Lite Fires Up the Grill with Beer-Infused Charcoal
Pepsi Spins Cola-Infused Pepperoni Pizza in Latest "Better with Pepsi" push
The 80's are Back - At least in Ad Design
TikTok is Testing a 'Clear Mode' for a Distraction Free Scrolling Experience
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May 31, 2022 • 42min
Tracy Duhs - Modern Wellness Advocate, Hydration Expert, Experience Maker & Community Builder
Welcome to another episode of The Radcast! In this week’s episode, host Ryan Alford talks to Tracy Duhs - Modern wellness advocate, hydration expert, educator, experience maker, and community builder!Tracy Duhs is the queen of elixirs! She is the founder of The Sanctuary Wellness Experience and The Brain Summit. In this episode, Tracy talks about the importance of hydration, and her apprenticeship in Guatemala. Tracy challenges traditional western medicine, and believes prevention is the best medicine. She is passionate about giving people tools to be the best and healthiest versions of themselves. If you want to learn more about Tracy, take a look at her website: tracyduhs.com and follow her on Instagram and Facebook: @tracyduhs @thesanctuarysd @thebrainsummitIf you enjoyed this episode of The Radcast, let us know by visiting our website www.theradcast.com. Check out www.theradicalformula.com. Like, Share and Subscribe to our YouTube account https://bit.ly/3iHGk44 or leave us a review on Apple Podcast. Be sure to keep up with all that’s radical from @ryanalford @radical_results @the.rad.cast.
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May 27, 2022 • 35min
Weekly Marketing and Advertising News, May 27, 2022: TikTok Is At It Again and Microsoft Enters the Metaverse
Welcome back to another episode of The Radcast! In this news episode, Host Ryan Alford and Co-Host Christina Yasi talk about Microsoft entering the Metaverse, Metaverse crime, and TikTok's newest launch! Here are this week’s biggest metaverse and marketing headlines:
Microsoft is Selling the Metaverse Now
Serious crime in the Metaverse
3 Metaverse Businesses That Could Have Enormous Potential
Marvel to Digitally Resurrect Stan Lee
Miller Lite and Bud Light's Epic Clash
Sprite Debuts it's First Ever Unified, Global Marketing Campaign "Heat Happens"
TikTok's new Ad Product Let's Brands Crowdsource Content
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May 24, 2022 • 39min
Kosta Hantzis & Lisa Loveland - Founders of Lynx Club NFT and hosts of Becoming Podcast
Welcome to another episode of The Radcast! In this week's episode, host Ryan Alford speaks with Kosta Hantzis and Lisa Loveland. You may know them as the founders of the Lynx Club and KOMEDIA. They also host The Becoming Podcast!Lisa and Kosta's give us a brief overview of their professional backgrounds, and speak to the affect of the pandemic on their lives both personally and professionally. They discuss the ins and outs of entrepreneurship, as well as a practical application of NFT's. Kosta's defines the Lynx club as a digital playground, providing collaboration and creativity among like minded individuals. If you want to learn more about Lisa Loveland and Kosta Hantzis be sure to check out http://billionairelynxclub.com/and https://propertyspark.com/the-1-mistake-first-time-homebuyers-make-in-todays-real-estate-market/Stay Connected!Lisa's Instagram: @lisagloveland @lynxclubnft @thelovelandgroupKosta's Instagram: @kostahantzis @lynxclubnft @wearekomedia @wearekonft @luxurylistingboston @cudosmusicBe sure to check out The Becoming Podcast!If you enjoyed this episode of The Radcast, let us know by visiting our website www.theradcast.com. Check out www.theradicalformula.com. Like, share, and subscribe to our YouTube channel https://bit.ly/3iHGk44 or leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts! Keep up with all thinks radical @ryanalford @radical_results @the.rad.cast
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May 20, 2022 • 37min
Weekly Marketing and Advertising News, May 20, 2022: Sonic Cheez-it
Welcome to this week's episode of The Radcast! In this news episode, host Ryan Alford and co-host Christina Yasi talk about UFO's... or UAP's, upcoming Social Holidays and a recap about our previous guest, Alvin Johnson and a brief introduction on our upcoming guests, Kosta Hantis and Lisa Loveland of Lynx Club NFT! Here are this week's biggest metaverse and marketing headlines:1. The US Military Is Building it's Own Metaverse2. Fortnite Creative's Creator Economy Represents the Future of Metaversal Brand Activations3. Belgian Museum Tokenizes Million-Euro Masterpiece to Allow its Fractional Ownership4. Cheez-It Taps Pandora to Produce 'sonically-aged' Cheddar Crackers5. Peloton Ad Spending Plunged as New Users Wane6. Twitter Board Says it Will 'enforce the merger agreement' Despite Elon Musk's Latest Move7. Pepsi, Pizza Hut put Soccer Fans in Paul Pogba's shoes with AR Game8. Product Placement is Going to Take Over Your Favorite Show If you enjoyed this episode of The Radcast, let us know by visiting our website www.theradcast.com. Check out www.theradicalformula.com. Like, Share and Subscribe to our YouTube account https://bit.ly/3iHGk44 or leave us a review on Apple Podcast. Be sure to keep up with all that's radical from @ryanalford @radical_results @the.rad.cast
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May 17, 2022 • 23min
Alvin Johnson - TedX Speaker and President at Hope Housing Foundation and Multifamily Monopoly
Welcome to another episode of The Radcast! In this week’s episode, host Ryan Alford talks to Alvin Johnson, TedX Speaker and President of Hope Housing Foundation, Assertive Management Group LLC and Multi-Family Monopoly.Alvin discusses how he was able to refine his skill set and how his life experience and motivations led him to a career in real estate. Alvin also talks about the many challenging moments in his life, and how he eventually overcame these through sheer determination. Alvin explains Hope Housing Foundation’s goals and plans for the future. He also shares how he combines marketing and social media into his work and what motivates him aside from his own passion.If you want to learn more about Alvin Johnson, check out his website https://www.alvinhopejohnson.com/. Follow him on Instagram @alvinhopejohnson and Twitter @alvinhopejohnsn.If you enjoyed this episode of The Radcast, let us know by visiting our website www.theradcast.com. Check out www.theradicalformula.com. Like, Share and Subscribe to our YouTube account https://bit.ly/3iHGk44 or leave us a review on Apple Podcast. Be sure to keep up with all that’s radical from @ryanalford @radical_results @the.rad.cast.
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